Monday, August 12, 2013

To add to the existing 2014 Lunar Horse Coin releases I have been following comes these releases available from European dealers...

Horse Five Elements Lunar Year 1 Oz Silver Coin $2 Tokelau 2014

Horse Five Elements Lunar Year 1 Oz Silver Coin 2$ Tokelau 2014

This particular oval coin celebrates the Year of the Horse. Minted from one ounce of .999 fine silver, total mintage worldwide was limited to 2014 pieces. Comes with a beautiful presentation case and a Certificate of Authenticity. Available from Power Coin

France - 50 Euro gold coin PROOF, Year of the Horse, 2014

The description for the above two coins reads as follows: The Horse is the 7th animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. People born in the Year of the Horse are said to be libertarian, creative, emancipated, intelligent, generous and loyal to their friends. The obverse of the coin depicts a Horse within a decorative frieze as well as the Chinese ideogram for the Year of the Horse.

The maximum mintage on the two coins from France is not clear, but if following the lead of some of the previous releases from Monnaie de Paris then we can expect the Silver coin may have a maximum mintage of 10,000 and the Gold coin a maximum mintage of 1000. You can see some of the previous releases listed on Talisman Coins.

The stock horse is a great design. I prefer the Gold Perth Mint lunar design to the stock horse or silver design, but everyone will have their own preference. I know the PAMP design is due to be released late August as well... A voting poll is a great idea, will try and remember to put one up in around a month once most designs are available to choose between.

All depends on personal preference really. I prefer the look of bullion/matte coins to shiny proof, but of course the presentation of proof coins in special holders/box needs to be considered. Have not seen the 5 elements coins for sale elsewhere, I presume that Power Coin commissioned the coin, so a possibility that other dealers don't have access to sell it.

Thanks, BB. I did not realize Power Coin commissioned it. I think as long as one buys with the understanding the coin is a work of art, not an investment, coins such as this one can be very worthwhile if they provide enjoyment to the owner.